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Five Star Environmental, Inc.
4.7(
47
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional. We had them test for lead in a multiple dwelling building. They were very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the very confusing local laws of NYS, and the nuances of how we have to deal with the issues. They were on time, very thorough with their work, (very friendly, which counts), and seemed to very much care about the quality of their work. They were fair and reasonable with their rates."
Mold Remediation
Mold Remediation
Air Sampling in progress
Mold
Lead paint peeling away

+20

Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Ally Environmental, LLC
4.6(
48
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Yuseph came on time, explained the process and answered our questions. He then took the air samples and promised to get back to us with the lab results as soon as possible. He came back with the reports and explained the results. He was courteous and on time always."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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QA Lead Environmental, Inc.
4.7(
24
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dennis performed a lead inspection for us and he was fantastic. Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable, he walked us through everything he saw and what he thought. Iâ d highly recommend him to anyone needing a lead inspection!"
Response time4 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bright Light Star, Corp.
5.0(
35
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Roman and his team did a phenomenal job abating our unit. They were very professional and took great care in following asbestos removal procedures. We passed the air monitor tests with flying colors. Highly recommend!"
Asbestos Vinyl Stair Tiles
Completed removal
Completed removal
Beginning removal asbestos roof
Brown House Project

+15

Response time10 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Exclusive Testing Labs, Inc.
4.4(
50
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Toxic Lead - TestingToxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I chose this company initially because of their fine record of service to many clients since 1990. After working with Anthony, the owner, I soon realized why they earned that praise. As a client I felt respected immediately. Anthony took my concerns seriously and gave me the time to discuss the issues so I could benefit from his expertise and feel secure in my decisions. He not only provided the services I needed but went out of his way to research free resources I could pursue to find other solutions on my own, if need be. By being knowledgeable, practical, cost conscious , and honest to a fault, Anthony engendered trust in his approach to my problems. Working with him and his team gave me complete confidence to proceed with his recommendations. If I have further work to be done, I will turn to Anthony and his company in as my consultants of choice!"
Response time8 hrs
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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LAM Environmental LLC
5.0(
9
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsible and reliable. Very knowledgeable of the in the area of Lead and took the time to explain everything to me and go over my reports in details. I will recommend it 100%"
Non-invasive XRF testing
Lead Wipe (Lead in Dust) Testing
Mold Inspection
Mold Inspection
Mold Inspection

+1

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Elite Lead Paint Testing
5.0(
5
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Elite Lead Paint Testing for an inspection on my property, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. From the very first call, they were responsive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the entire process clearly. The technician arrived right on time, was extremely courteous, and handled everything with care — making sure to test thoroughly without disturbing any areas unnecessarily. The report came back quickly and was detailed, easy to understand, and gave me full confidence in the safety of my home. It’s rare to find a company that combines expertise with great customer service, but Elite Lead Paint Testing truly delivered on both. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs reliable, accurate, and professional lead testing. They made the whole experience simple and stress-free."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. 

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